‘Babouska Rose’ Blanket
is a little crochet project, I have been tinkering with
over winter.
Inspired by the baby blanket
my grandmother Inge made for me when I was born,
I decided to make one too.
Measuring just 45 x 70 cm,
this baby (crib) blanket is really
‘Quick & Easy’ to make.
To make the ‘Babouska Rose‘ blanket,
I crocheted 24 flower granny squares using
Rico Creative yarns (with a 3.5mm hook).
I finished each granny square with a single crochet border,
and joined them all up using the same
single crochet stitch method that I used with my
T o pretty up the blanket edge some more I added a row of chain stitches
*SC, 3CH, SC*
Super easy!
Even the project naming process was easy.
I usually spend forever trying to think up memorable project names,
but this time was different.
Thanks to my chosen colour scheme.
Red + Brights
=
Gypsy Caravans + Russian Nesting Dolls
which
=
Babouska Rose
That was surprisingly easy to explain.
p.s.
The colours I used are:
Red: 05
Fuschia : 13
Watermelon: 73
Orange: 74
Tangerine: 76
Cardinal Purple: 11
Turquoise/Sky Blue: 36
Pistachio: 41
Mint: 45
The inconvenient truth:
Hi!
Thank you so much for stopping by Sewing Daisies and checking out some of my crochet blog posts, it’s great to hear from you. I thought I would post a little update regarding this pattern as a number of people have requested further written instructions.
Sorry, but there are no further instructions other than those you find on the blog post.
The main reason for this is because I am a self taught crocheter…from Japanese crochet books (symbols & images). Working from symbols and photos is all I know. I have tried to understand and work from standard written patterns, but I just can’t do it.
So unfortunately all I can offer is a mix of symbols and vague written instruction.
If you have never tried working from symbols, I highly recommend checking out this post on
Annie’s Craft Store
it covers the groundwork in an easy to understand format.
Rachel
October 3, 2012 at 3:12 pm (6 years ago)So beautiful! I love the flower layers and the colours are so vibrant and are just lovely. You’ve done a wonderful job!
Jenelle
October 3, 2012 at 5:00 pm (6 years ago)Beautiful! I really enjoy making these types of flowers, but I had no clue what to do with them once they were finished. I love this blanket! I think I will have to give this a try. 🙂
Sewing Daisies
October 3, 2012 at 5:27 pm (6 years ago)Thank you so much Rachel for your lovely feedback…I love it’s vibrancy too.
xh
Sewing Daisies
October 3, 2012 at 5:28 pm (6 years ago)Thank you Jenelle! You should definitely make this – it’s really easy to make.
xh
Fiona (KnitKnatKnotUK)
October 4, 2012 at 5:06 am (6 years ago)Absolutely stunning, gorgeous yarn and colour choice and lovely pattern. Stunning, congratulations! Fiona
Amy
October 4, 2012 at 4:40 pm (6 years ago)Oh my days I love love love this.
Karin
October 4, 2012 at 9:46 pm (6 years ago)I’m in l♥ve! This is a stunning blanket.
I’ve made one square and blogged about it, just to recommend your pattern.
Thank you for sharing!
X Karin
Sewing Daisies
October 5, 2012 at 12:26 pm (6 years ago)Wow! that was fast, keep this up you will be done by the end of next week. I have just been to check you square out and it look fantastic!
xh
Emma
October 5, 2012 at 8:24 pm (6 years ago)Beautiful!
manu
October 9, 2012 at 10:11 pm (6 years ago)Thank you for sharing !!! it’s delicious!!!
Manu
Alison
October 20, 2012 at 10:17 am (6 years ago)OMG Heidi! Just Gorgeous!! So beautiful – Love it!
lee
October 28, 2012 at 9:31 am (6 years ago)thank you so much for this– it reminds me of one of the first afghans that I made so many years ago, but your colors are so much more beautiful! a job very well done! gorgeous. love your blog.
Sewing Daisies
October 29, 2012 at 9:53 am (6 years ago)Thank you!
Ann DeFelice
November 21, 2012 at 7:35 am (6 years ago)Could you please tell me how I go about getting instructions to make the Baboushka rose blanket? Thank you
Georgia
February 8, 2015 at 7:16 am (3 years ago)Do you know where I can find a written pattern for this beautiful afghan ?
Thank you !
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November 21, 2012 at 10:24 am (6 years ago)So beautiful! I love the colors that you used! Did you use Rico creative cotton aran?
I think I will have to make one as well =)
Thanks for the inspiration
Sol
Sewing Daisies
November 22, 2012 at 9:40 am (6 years ago)That’s the stuff!
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November 22, 2012 at 8:59 pm (6 years ago)Thank you very much! You are really kind!
Amy in NY
November 25, 2012 at 1:29 pm (6 years ago)What a lovely design! I love the color scheme, too. I am going to give this one a try; would you mind sending me the Japanese pattern, too, as an extra help?
I love your blog — am constantly inspired by your beautiful work. Thanks for sharing!
Antoinette
November 29, 2012 at 4:13 am (5 years ago)Hi there I love this piece. My cousin just had a baby and I would love to make it for her. But I’m not sure I’ll understand how to do it by just using the motif above. I was wondering if you can send me the written instructions. You do beautiful work!!!!!!
Thank you so much
barnicles
November 29, 2012 at 10:59 pm (5 years ago)This is amazing! i might try it 🙂
Thank you
Barnicles
Sonja
December 7, 2012 at 10:11 pm (5 years ago)Dear SD,
What a beautiful blanket. I would love to make the blanket for my 7 weeks old daughter but i cannot read the pattern. Would you be so kind to send me the japanese pattern and explanation too?
That would be great.
Sonja
carol wilkinson
December 17, 2012 at 6:51 am (5 years ago)I would love to try this pattern for a baby shower I am going to next month…I used to have a pattern very similiar to this one but sad to say I am unable to find it…would you be so kind as to share the written instructions..if so, would you send them asap so that I can get it finished by the 19th of January…thanks so much
Mirjam
January 2, 2013 at 4:25 am (5 years ago)Hello,
What a lovely bright blanket! It would be great to make this for my sister, she having her first baby in may but I don’t understand the crochet motif 🙁
Can you sent me also the full Japanese pattern with a link to an explanation for the crochet symbols.
Greetings,
Mirjam from Holland
Anna
January 3, 2013 at 3:59 am (5 years ago)Really beautiful blanket! Fouls you pelare send me the Pattern. I think I have to do one of my own. Love the colours!
Jenny
January 12, 2013 at 2:33 pm (5 years ago)So beautiful! Can you please email me the pattern ([email protected]) I’m afraid I don’t understand the symbol of the single crochet inside the cirles??
Becky Beighley
January 15, 2013 at 5:31 am (5 years ago)I really love this, and it’s just in time for my friends who are having babies! But like other commenters, I don’t know how to read the motif! Could you please e-mail me the instructions/pattern? Thanks so much!
lynn
January 24, 2013 at 10:55 pm (5 years ago)Beautiful blanket indeed, I have started on one of my own. I see you are inundated with requests for the pattern, LOL. Here is a link to a similar rose granny square I found on YouTube, it is not my video and the credit goes to the lovely woman in the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iHUlBlEVsc4#!
I hope this helps, Lynn
Cassandra
January 25, 2013 at 12:19 pm (5 years ago)Gorgeous blanket! I fell in love as soon as I saw it! I’d like to try to make one for myself and was wondering if you recall the yardage used of each color. I’d like to be sure I get all the same dye lot when I purchase the yarn. Was this made from cotton? The stitch definition is very clear. Wonderful blog – I really enjoy following your projects!
I apologize if this post is duplicated. My computer died when I first tried posting 🙂
Sewing Daisies
January 26, 2013 at 8:06 pm (5 years ago)Hey there Cassandra, Thank you for stopping by Sewing Daisies.
I used Rico Creative Cotton (Aran) for this blanket.
Unfortunately I can’t help you with the yardage as I didn’t write down any notes (I always forget to make them!)
Sorry!
xh
Martine
January 30, 2013 at 10:35 pm (5 years ago)I’m in love! So beautiful!! Can you please tell me if there is a written pattern of this lovely flowergranny?
Mary
February 6, 2013 at 1:50 am (5 years ago)Oh my goodness. I love this pattern. would you share it????
Ann
February 25, 2013 at 2:47 pm (5 years ago)I just discovered your blog recently and it’s just fabulous, as is this heartwarming granny squares afghan. Babouska Rose is a perfect name – keep the blazing colors coming at us! Aloha with hugs, Ann
Sewing Daisies
February 25, 2013 at 4:04 pm (5 years ago)Mahalo Ann for your lovely feedback. I can’t believe how well this blanket has been received…I think it might be time for another one soon.
cheers H
Dawn
March 20, 2013 at 12:04 pm (5 years ago)This – is BEAUTIFUL! 😀 I love the colors! I appreciate that the babouska was your inspiration they are so lovely 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Jeanine
March 27, 2013 at 1:09 am (5 years ago)Beautiful! I would love to try this. I can only see the photos of the completed project though, and not the pattern. Did you take it down? Thanks!
Jayne
April 16, 2013 at 2:21 am (5 years ago)Hi again, just wondering what you did for a border? It looks as though you sc’d around the entire thing, then did something–can’t tell what. Would you mind sharing? Thanks.
Sewing Daisies
April 16, 2013 at 2:11 pm (5 years ago)You are right Jayne, I did add extra row that I forgot to mention (doh!).
After the single crochet row you add a single row of *sc, 3CH, sc* all around the blanket.
Enjoy!
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April 29, 2013 at 6:16 am (5 years ago)I would love the pattern for the rose blanket it’s adorable!!!
Andrea
May 20, 2013 at 10:31 am (5 years ago)Gorgeous blanket! It’s so beautiful and I love the colors, but like everyone else, I was hoping you could send me the pattern. I would love to try this blanket soon! Thank you and keep up the amazing work! 🙂
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May 26, 2013 at 2:11 am (5 years ago)I love this beautiful rosé blanket, could you tell me where or if you sell the pattern I would love one? I look forward to your reply!
copernicus
May 28, 2013 at 2:34 pm (5 years ago)What a beautiful blanket. I would love to try to make this blanket. Is it possible to e-mail me the pattern?
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August 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm (5 years ago)Gorgeous blanket!!! Gorgeous Roses!!!
Can the pattern be bought from somewhere or found on line?
nicole montgrain
August 24, 2013 at 9:44 pm (5 years ago)lovely sight
Suzanne
January 31, 2015 at 8:15 am (3 years ago)This is such a beautiful blanket. I can’t take my eyes off of it. I love it.
Dottie Bonner
February 7, 2015 at 11:56 am (3 years ago)This is so beautiful!! I don’t understand a chart so I won’t be able to make it but thanks for showing it done.
Heather Evans
February 7, 2015 at 4:10 pm (3 years ago)I started a blanket very similar to this for my daughter, when she was tiny. She is now 25 years old and will be getting married this summer. I lost my pattern decades ago, is there any chance of getting this pattern? I’d like to finish what I started, maybe for her wedding! You did a beautiful job, can’t believe you tackled it for your first blanket! Kudos!
Roswitha Phillips
February 8, 2015 at 6:35 am (3 years ago)I have those same Nesting Dolls direct from Russia.
I can see why you chose those colors. A beautiful blanket and a great job….
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Marion NolanAndrews
March 31, 2015 at 11:30 am (3 years ago)Can you please send me the pattern for the “nacho cushion”? So I can join the squares like you did? Thank you so much
Patsy Gadberry
April 9, 2015 at 10:16 pm (3 years ago)You may want to check out the use of your pattern on this blog: http://babylovebrand.net/2013/05/20/tutorial-babouska-rose-blanket/
Debbie
April 13, 2015 at 9:41 pm (3 years ago)Hi, Is this a free pattern or do you purchase it, thank you and have a good day.
trish
April 18, 2015 at 1:34 am (3 years ago)will you please send me the pattern I would appreciate it ty so much its beautiful pattern ty for sharing it an reading my message